School district · Monterey County

Santa Rita Union Elementary schools

Santa Rita Union Elementary runs schools through 8th grade. Its 4 public elementary schools run from the 10th to the 18th percentile among the 5,726 California elementary schools we score (spring 2026 tests). High school is run by another district; confirm the school for your address with the district.

Elementary · 4 schools

from 10th to 18th · among 5,726 California elementary schools we score · spring 2026 tests

  • New Republic Elementary: 18th percentile, Needs Support
  • Santa Rita Elementary: 11th percentile, Needs Support
  • La Joya Elementary: 11th percentile, Needs Support
  • McKinnon: 10th percentile, Needs Support
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Middle · 2 schools

from 29th to 41st · among 2,529 California middle schools we score · spring 2026 tests

  • Gavilan View Middle: 41st percentile, Developing
  • John Gutierrez Middle: 29th percentile, Developing
0Needs Support
2Developing
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One dot per school. Each stage is placed only among California schools at its own level.

Schools around the Santa Rita Union Elementary district

6 listed public schools with mapped locations.

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Percentile among California schools at the same level

  • Strong75th+
  • Solid50–74th
  • Developing25–49th
  • Needs Supportbelow 25th
  • Not scored

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Elementary schools

Which elementary schools in the Santa Rita Union Elementary district score highest?

New Republic Elementary is highest, at the 18th percentile.

That’s higher than 18 in 100 California elementary schools we score (spring 2026 tests).

Highest in the Santa Rita Union Elementary district

Each percentile compares a school with California schools at its own level.

Show the other 1 elementary school
Context

The average elementary school in the Santa Rita Union Elementary district had 13 in 100 students chronically absent (missed 10% or more of school days) in 2025–26; the average California elementary school we score had 17 in 100. Both are averages of school rates, each school counted once.

Middle schools

Which middle schools in the Santa Rita Union Elementary district score highest?

Gavilan View Middle is highest, at the 41st percentile.

That’s higher than 41 in 100 California middle schools we score (spring 2026 tests).

Highest in the Santa Rita Union Elementary district

Each percentile compares a school with California schools at its own level. What patterns mean

The district

Where does Santa Rita Union Elementary’s money go, and what does it plan?

The Santa Rita Union Elementary district spent $21,167 per student in the 2024–25 school year.

That’s close to the typical California district, which spent $20,491. About 60 cents of every Santa Rita Union Elementary dollar went to classroom instruction.

Spending by function

Day-to-day spending per student in average daily attendance, from the district’s annual financial report (SACS) to the California Department of Education. District-wide: it includes central administration and costs never assigned to one campus.

Share by function, 2024–25

  • Instruction60%
  • Instruction support12%
  • Student services14%
  • Administration6%
  • Buildings & maintenance8%

Shares of the same spending total, by the report’s spending categories, rounded so they add up to 100. Names are simplified from the report’s own categories.

What the district plans

$12.8 million

planned in its 2026–27 plan for 36 funded actions in 10 goals. That’s 21% of its $62.0 million general fund budget. These are planned amounts; the district reports what it spent in a later plan.

The plan in short

Source: the district’s yearly spending plan (Local Control and Accountability Plan, or LCAP, 215 pages), as posted to the California School Dashboard.

Where the money goes

Three actions take 44% of the money; their titles are below. The plan itself puts 82% of it toward staff.

Reading, math and catch-up help

20 of the plan’s 36 funded actions name reading, math, catch-up help or English learners in their titles.

Actions whose titles name reading, math, catch-up help or English learners
  • Reading $0.9 million
  • Math $0.8 million
  • Catch-up help $2.1 million
  • English learners $0.1 million

An action naming two of these appears under both.

Largest of these

  • Enhancing Student Well-being and Safety through Comprehensive Mental Health, Bullying Prevention, and Crisis Intervention Measures$1.6 million
  • Enhance Math Instruction and Curriculum Alignment Across All Grade Levels$723,010
  • Enhanced Instructional Strategies and Interventions with a focus on Santa Rita Elementary and John Gutierrez Middle School$531,141
For high-need students (English learners, low-income students and foster youth), what changed and what its goals measure
For high-need students

It plans $12.8 million in extra services for English learners, low-income students and foster youth. For 2025–26, it planned $12.9 million and estimates it spent $12.8 million, within 1% of the plan.

What changed

The total is $2.3 million (15%) lower than in the 2025–26 plan. The biggest change in dollars is Ensuring Consistent Substitute Teachers for Continuous Learning Support, which went from $1.2 million to $396,850.

Largest cuts

  • Ensuring Consistent Substitute Teachers for Continuous Learning Support−⁠$794,162
  • Reducing Suspension Disproportionality and Enhancing Restorative Practices districtwide with a focus on special education students at Gavilan View Middle School (GVMS) and White students at New Republic Elementary)−⁠$201,728
  • Empowering Educators for Enhanced Student Growth in English Language Arts−⁠$162,180

Largest increases

  • Reduced Class Sizes to Enhance Learning Environment and Improve Student-Teacher Interaction+⁠$274,974
  • Enhancing ELA Engagement and Achievement through Personalized Learning and Data-Driven Instruction+⁠$188,128
  • Enhancing Student Well-being and Safety through Comprehensive Mental Health, Bullying Prevention, and Crisis Intervention Measures+⁠$187,922

New in the 2026–27 plan

  • Enhancing Behavioral Support and Training for Educators and Staff$314,437
  • Enhance Support for Special Education Students by Hiring Additional Paraprofessionals and Behavior Aides$116,518
What its goals measure

Read these state results for the district’s own schools as context for the goals they measure; results alone can’t show what the plan caused.

What its goals measure: state results, 2024–25 and 2025–26
Measure2024–252025–26Change
English, every tested grade: Proficient or Advanced in 2025–26, met or exceeded in 2024–25Goals 1, 3, 5, 6 and 930%26%down 4 pts
Math, every tested grade: Proficient or Advanced in 2025–26, met or exceeded in 2024–25Goals 2, 3, 5, 6 and 918%18%no change
Chronically absentCounted across all the district’s students, not averaged by schoolGoals 5 and 714 in 10012 in 1002 fewer in 100
Suspended at least onceGoals 5, 8 and 102.9%2.1%down 0.8 pts

Goal 4 isn’t shown because it tracks other measures.

Figures from CDE’s state test, chronic absence and suspension files. Test figures cover every grade the district tests (California tests grades 3–8 and 11), so they differ from a profile’s rated grades. We combined the district’s schools ourselves, weighted by students and leaving out charter schools. Chronically absent means a student missed 10% or more of school days.

The plan’s own titles and amounts
  • Reduced Class Sizes to Enhance Learning Environment and Improve Student-Teacher Interaction · $2,682,686
  • Enhancing Student Well-being and Safety through Comprehensive Mental Health, Bullying Prevention, and Crisis Intervention Measures · $1,583,738
  • Enhancing Student Engagement and Achievement Through Advanced Instructional Technology · $1,438,875
The full plan10 goals, 59 measures and where the money goes

We calculate each action’s share of the plan by dividing its planned amount by the total of the plan’s funded actions ($12.8 million).

Where does the money go?

24% to Goal 6. Each box is one action, sized by its planned dollars and coloured by its change since last year’s plan. Tap a box to open its goal.

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Change since the 2025–26 plan, same title

  • fell 25% or more
  • fell 10–25%
  • fell 2–10%
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  • grew 2–10%
  • grew 10–25%
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  • new or renamed title
  • not compared: unconfirmed, or repeated across goals

Every goal, in the plan’s order

Goal 1 · Focus GoalEnsure significant growth in student achievement in English Language Arts (ELA) by providing professional…$922,8997% of action budgets

“Ensure significant growth in student achievement in English Language Arts (ELA) by providing professional development for teachers, implementing data-driven instructional methods, personalized learning, and instructional coaching. This initiative aims to address the needs of identified student groups, including English Language Learners (ELL), students with disabilities (SPED), homeless students, Hispanic students, and socioeconomically disadvantaged students. It specifically targets New Republic Elementary (SPED), district-wide groups (English Learner, Hispanic, Socioeconomically Disadvantaged), and Santa Rita Elementary (All Students, English Learner, Hispanic, Homeless Youth, Socioeconomically Disadvantaged), as highlighted in the red on the California Dashboard. Through these focused actions, the goal is to enhance the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards in ELA by the end of 2026” p. 19 ↗

9 funded actions · 2025–26 plan: $2.2 million (−⁠$1.3 million)

Largest funded actions

  1. Implement and Sustain Rigorous, Standards-Aligned ELA Curriculum with Comprehensive Teacher Support and Formative Assessment Integration$492,697action 1.5 · p. 162 ↗ · marked as contributing to high-need services
  2. Enhancing ELA Engagement and Achievement through Personalized Learning and Data-Driven Instruction$293,340action 1.3 · p. 162 ↗ · marked as contributing to high-need services
  3. Empowering Educators for Enhanced Student Growth in English Language Arts$103,304action 1.1 · p. 162 ↗ · marked as contributing to high-need services
  4. Enhancing English Language Arts Proficiency through Targeted Interventions and Intensive Support for Underperforming Students at Gavilan View and John Gutierrez Middle Schools$24,558action 1.4 · p. 162 ↗ · marked as contributing to high-need services
  5. Strengthening Family Engagement to Enhance Student Success in English Language Arts$3,000action 1.2 · p. 162 ↗ · marked as contributing to high-need services

4 more funded actions in this goal

  • Improving ELA Proficiency and Academic Achievement for Homeless, Hispanic, Low-Income, English Learners, and All Students at Santa Rita Elementary: Addressing Areas of Red on the California Dashboard Through Data-Driven Instruction and Equitable Support Services · action 1.6 · p. 162 ↗ · marked as contributing to high-need services$1,500
  • Improving ELA Proficiency and Academic Achievement for Homeless, Hispanic, English Learners, at Gavilan View Middle School: Addressing Areas of Red on the California Dashboard Through Data-Driven Instruction and Equitable Support Services · action 1.7 · p. 163 ↗ · marked as contributing to high-need services$1,500
  • Improving ELA Proficiency and Academic Achievement for English Learners at John Gutierrez Middle School: Addressing Areas of Red on the California Dashboard Through Data-Driven Instruction and Equitable Support Services · action 1.8 · p. 163 ↗ · marked as contributing to high-need services$1,500
  • Improving ELA Proficiency and Academic Achievement for English Learners at La Joya Elementary: Addressing Areas of Red on the California Dashboard Through Data-Driven Instruction and Equitable Support Services · action 1.9 · p. 163 ↗ · marked as contributing to high-need services$1,500

Changes from last year’s plan, same title

  1. Enhancing ELA Engagement and Achievement through Personalized Learning and Data-Driven Instruction+⁠$188,128$105,212 → $293,340 · p. 162 ↗
  2. Empowering Educators for Enhanced Student Growth in English Language Arts−⁠$162,180$265,484 → $103,304 · p. 162 ↗
  3. Enhancing English Language Arts Proficiency through Targeted Interventions and Intensive Support for Underperforming Students at Gavilan View and John Gutierrez Middle Schools−⁠$21,512$46,070 → $24,558 · p. 162 ↗

Every other line in this goal, against last year’s plan

  • Implement and Sustain Rigorous, Standards-Aligned ELA Curriculum with Comprehensive Teacher Support and Formative Assessment Integration · $504,459 → $492,697 · p. 162 ↗−⁠$11,762
  • Strengthening Family Engagement to Enhance Student Success in English Language Arts · $12,957 → $3,000 · p. 162 ↗−⁠$9,957
  • Improving ELA Proficiency and Academic Achievement for Homeless, Hispanic, Low-Income, English Learners, and All Students at Santa Rita Elementary: Addressing Areas of Red on the California Dashboard Through Data-Driven Instruction and Equitable Support Services · $1,500 → $1,500 · p. 162 ↗unchanged
  • Improving ELA Proficiency and Academic Achievement for Homeless, Hispanic, English Learners, at Gavilan View Middle School: Addressing Areas of Red on the California Dashboard Through Data-Driven Instruction and Equitable Support Services · $1,500 → $1,500 · p. 163 ↗unchanged
  • Improving ELA Proficiency and Academic Achievement for English Learners at John Gutierrez Middle School: Addressing Areas of Red on the California Dashboard Through Data-Driven Instruction and Equitable Support Services · $1,500 → $1,500 · p. 163 ↗unchanged
  • Improving ELA Proficiency and Academic Achievement for English Learners at La Joya Elementary: Addressing Areas of Red on the California Dashboard Through Data-Driven Instruction and Equitable Support Services · $1,500 → $1,500 · p. 163 ↗unchanged

How the plan measures it · 7 measures

None of these has an all-students line we can quote; the plan’s table lists them from p. 19 ↗.

Goal 2Enhance mathematics proficiency for all students by ensuring access to standards-aligned instructional…$888,8587% of action budgets

“Enhance mathematics proficiency for all students by ensuring access to standards-aligned instructional materials and providing comprehensive professional learning opportunities for teachers. This goal focuses on nurturing critical thinking and problem-solving skills through the integration of real-world problems into the curriculum. Additionally, it aims to increase parental involvement by incorporating their feedback and providing resources and training to support their children's math learning at home. The goal also addresses pupil achievement by analyzing performance data to” p. 39 ↗

8 funded actions · 2025–26 plan: $1.8 million (−⁠$906,164)

Largest funded actions

  1. Enhance Math Instruction and Curriculum Alignment Across All Grade Levels$723,010action 2.2 · p. 163 ↗ · marked as contributing to high-need services
  2. Enhance Student Achievement in Mathematics Through Comprehensive Professional Development in Effective and Inclusive Math Instruction Strategies$83,848action 2.1 · p. 163 ↗ · marked as contributing to high-need services
  3. Data-Driven Student Achievement Monitoring and Improvement Planning$71,000action 2.4 · p. 164 ↗ · marked as contributing to high-need services
  4. Fostering Family and Community Engagement in Math Education$7,000action 2.5 · p. 164 ↗ · marked as contributing to high-need services
  5. Enhancing Math Proficiency and Academic Achievement for for homeless, Hispanic, low-income, English Learners, and all student groups in the Red at Santa Rita Elementary$1,000action 2.6 · p. 164 ↗ · marked as contributing to high-need services

3 more funded actions in this goal

  • Enhancing Math Proficiency and Academic Achievement for Hispanic, low-income, and English Learner students in the Red at Gavilan View Middle School · action 2.7 · p. 164 ↗ · marked as contributing to high-need services$1,000
  • Enhancing Math Proficiency and Academic Achievement for Red student groups: Hispanic, English Learners, and All Students at John Gutierrez MS · action 2.8 · p. 164 ↗ · marked as contributing to high-need services$1,000
  • Enhance Math Proficiency and Academic Achievement for Targeted Red Student Groups in SRUSD · action 2.9 · p. 164 ↗ · marked as contributing to high-need services$1,000

Changes from last year’s plan, same title

  1. Enhance Math Instruction and Curriculum Alignment Across All Grade Levels+⁠$177,655$545,355 → $723,010 · p. 163 ↗
  2. Enhance Student Achievement in Mathematics Through Comprehensive Professional Development in Effective and Inclusive Math Instruction Strategies−⁠$114,097$197,945 → $83,848 · p. 163 ↗
  3. Enhancing Math Proficiency and Academic Achievement for for homeless, Hispanic, low-income, English Learners, and all student groups in the Red at Santa Rita Elementary−⁠$500$1,500 → $1,000 · p. 164 ↗

Every other line in this goal, against last year’s plan

  • Data-Driven Student Achievement Monitoring and Improvement Planning · $71,000 → $71,000 · p. 164 ↗unchanged
  • Fostering Family and Community Engagement in Math Education · $6,600 → $7,000 · p. 164 ↗+⁠$400
  • Enhancing Math Proficiency and Academic Achievement for Hispanic, low-income, and English Learner students in the Red at Gavilan View Middle School · $1,500 → $1,000 · p. 164 ↗−⁠$500
  • Enhancing Math Proficiency and Academic Achievement for Red student groups: Hispanic, English Learners, and All Students at John Gutierrez MS · $1,500 → $1,000 · p. 164 ↗−⁠$500
  • Enhance Math Proficiency and Academic Achievement for Targeted Red Student Groups in SRUSD · $1,500 → $1,000 · p. 164 ↗−⁠$500

How the plan measures it · 5 measures

None of these has an all-students line we can quote; the plan’s table lists them from p. 39 ↗.

Goal 3Empowering Educators to Support Multilingual Students and Enhance Equitable Learning Opportunities: The goal…$586,2055% of action budgets

“Empowering Educators to Support Multilingual Students and Enhance Equitable Learning Opportunities: The goal is to ensure equitable learning opportunities for all students by providing additional resources and professional learning opportunities for teachers, particularly to support multilingual students. This initiative empowers educators with the skills needed to reduce achievement gaps and align instructional strategies with state standards, improving outcomes on assessments such as the CAASPP. Emphasizing the tracking of English learners' progress and their reclassification as proficient correlates with improved academic performance and readiness for college and careers. Promoting a positive school climate fosters regular attendance and active engagement, ensuring students feel valued and motivated. The goal also guarantees multilingual students access to a broad and inclusive curriculum, enriching their educational experience and supporting their interests and talents. Overall, this goal aims to enhance academic success and create a more inclusive educational landscape through targeted support, resources, and a supportive school environment” p. 55 ↗

3 funded actions · 2025–26 plan: $467,089 (+⁠$119,116)

Largest funded actions

  1. Enhanced Instructional Strategies and Interventions with a focus on Santa Rita Elementary and John Gutierrez Middle School$531,141action 3.1 · p. 164 ↗ · marked as contributing to high-need services
  2. Enhancing Academic Progress and Language Proficiency of ELL Students$40,920action 3.2 · p. 165 ↗ · marked as contributing to high-need services
  3. Enhancing English Learner Progress in ELA and Mathematics$14,144action 3.3 · p. 165 ↗ · marked as contributing to high-need services

Changes from last year’s plan, same title

  1. Enhanced Instructional Strategies and Interventions with a focus on Santa Rita Elementary and John Gutierrez Middle School+⁠$119,972$411,169 → $531,141 · p. 164 ↗
  2. Enhancing Academic Progress and Language Proficiency of ELL Students−⁠$5,000$45,920 → $40,920 · p. 165 ↗
  3. Enhancing English Learner Progress in ELA and Mathematics+⁠$4,144$10,000 → $14,144 · p. 165 ↗

How the plan measures it · 10 measures

None of these has an all-students line we can quote; the plan’s table lists them from p. 55 ↗.

Goal 4Integrating Advanced Instructional Technology for Enhanced Educational Outcomes: The initiative to integrate…$1.4 million11% of action budgets

“Integrating Advanced Instructional Technology for Enhanced Educational Outcomes: The initiative to integrate advanced instructional technology tools and resources aims to foster a stimulating and supportive educational environment, addressing several state priorities by ensuring equitable access to technology for all students and teachers, achieved by improving resource alignment and enhancing professional learning opportunities. The personalized approach utilizes technology to tailor learning experiences to individual needs, providing formative assessments to prepare students for college and careers. By leveraging technology to create engaging and interactive learning experiences, the initiative also addresses pupil engagement, aiming to increase attendance and reduce dropout rates. This comprehensive approach ensures that students are more invested in their education, leading to higher levels of success” p. 67 ↗

1 funded action · 2025–26 plan: $1.5 million (−⁠$18,906)

Largest funded actions

  1. Enhancing Student Engagement and Achievement Through Advanced Instructional Technology$1.4 millionaction 4.1 · p. 165 ↗ · marked as contributing to high-need services

Changes from last year’s plan, same title

  1. Enhancing Student Engagement and Achievement Through Advanced Instructional Technology−⁠$18,906$1.5 million → $1.4 million · p. 165 ↗

How the plan measures it · 5 measures

None of these has an all-students line we can quote; the plan’s table lists them from p. 67 ↗.

Goal 5This goal focuses on improving the cognitive, emotional, and behavioral engagement of special education…$430,9553% of action budgets

“This goal focuses on improving the cognitive, emotional, and behavioral engagement of special education students, with a particular emphasis on English learners, foster youth, and students from low-income families. The initiative will utilize differentiated instructional strategies, provide targeted professional development for educators, and implement evidence-based interventions. This goal is a critical focus area, aiming to promote equity, enhance student engagement, and ensure that educational practices are inclusive and legally compliant, ultimately fostering a supportive learning environment for all special education students” p. 73 ↗

2 funded actions · 2025–26 plan: $168,176 (+⁠$262,779)

Largest funded actions

  1. Enhancing Behavioral Support and Training for Educators and Staff$314,437action 5.1 · p. 165 ↗ · marked as contributing to high-need services
  2. Enhance Support for Special Education Students by Hiring Additional Paraprofessionals and Behavior Aides$116,518action 5.2 · p. 165 ↗ · marked as contributing to high-need services

Every other line in this goal, against last year’s plan

  • Enhancing Behavioral Support and Training for Educators and Staff · $314,437 · p. 165 ↗new or renamed
  • Enhance Support for Special Education Students by Hiring Additional Paraprofessionals and Behavior Aides · $116,518 · p. 165 ↗new or renamed

A reworded title counts as new.

How the plan measures it · 6 measures

None of these has an all-students line we can quote; the plan’s table lists them from p. 73 ↗.

Goal 6Enhancing Academic Success and College Readiness through Rigorous Instruction and Support: The District aims…$3.1 million24% of action budgets

“Enhancing Academic Success and College Readiness through Rigorous Instruction and Support: The District aims to deliver rigorous instruction and enriching learning opportunities, particularly emphasizing unduplicated student groups. By implementing the AVID program, the District will foster essential skills for academic success and college readiness. Smaller class sizes and well- trained substitutes will enhance student engagement and support. This goal is intricately designed within the AVID framework, addressing the State's priorities by establishing a comprehensive structure to bolster students' capabilities in essential academic and college readiness skills. Emphasizing study skills, critical thinking, and engagement in rigorous coursework, this initiative significantly advances Pupil Achievement, promoting improved performance on standardized tests and preparing students for the academic challenges of higher education. The goal supports School Climate by ensuring equitable access to educational resources and a nurturing environment. Implementing strategies that foster a sense of belonging and support enhances cognitive, behavioral, and emotional engagement among students. Such an environment is crucial for promoting a positive school climate and a conducive learning atmosphere. Furthermore, the goal proactively addresses educational disparities by aiming to close the achievement gap. Setting consistent educational standards across the district, this initiative prepares students comprehensively for their future careers and higher education pursuits. This holistic approach elevates educational outcomes and equips students with the skills needed for success in an ever-evolving academic and professional landscape” p. 81 ↗

4 funded actions · 2025–26 plan: $3.7 million (−⁠$538,188)

Largest funded actions

  1. Reduced Class Sizes to Enhance Learning Environment and Improve Student-Teacher Interaction$2.7 millionaction 6.4 · p. 166 ↗ · marked as contributing to high-need services
  2. Ensuring Consistent Substitute Teachers for Continuous Learning Support$0.4 millionaction 6.3 · p. 166 ↗ · marked as contributing to high-need services
  3. Delivering Rigorous Instruction and Enriching Opportunities for Students$0.1 millionaction 6.1 · p. 165 ↗ · marked as contributing to high-need services
  4. College and Career Readiness Through Student Success Strategiesunder $0.1 millionaction 6.2 · p. 166 ↗ · marked as contributing to high-need services

Changes from last year’s plan, same title

  1. Ensuring Consistent Substitute Teachers for Continuous Learning Support−⁠$0.8 million$1.2 million → $0.4 million · p. 166 ↗
  2. Reduced Class Sizes to Enhance Learning Environment and Improve Student-Teacher Interaction+⁠$0.3 million$2.4 million → $2.7 million · p. 166 ↗
  3. Delivering Rigorous Instruction and Enriching Opportunities for Students−⁠$7,500$61,500 → $54,000 · p. 165 ↗

Every other line in this goal, against last year’s plan

  • College and Career Readiness Through Student Success Strategies · $4,000 · p. 166 ↗new or renamed

A reworded title counts as new.

How the plan measures it · 5 measures

None of these has an all-students line we can quote; the plan’s table lists them from p. 81 ↗.

Goal 7By fostering stronger connections between parents and schools, informed and engaged parents can contribute…$2.0 million16% of action budgets

“By fostering stronger connections between parents and schools, informed and engaged parents can contribute positively to their child's educational journey. To enhance pupil engagement, strategies include involving families in the educational process and implementing peer mentorship programs to create a sense of belonging and community, emphasizing the importance of regular attendance. For pupil achievement, the focus is on addressing academic and socio-emotional needs by providing tailored resources and programs, and using data analytics to identify absenteeism patterns for proactive support. To improve school climate, comprehensive staff training on positive relationship building, implementing school climate surveys, and initiatives to foster inclusivity aim to reduce absenteeism by ensuring students feel supported and valued” p. 92 ↗

3 funded actions · 2025–26 plan: $2.0 million (+⁠$37,358)

Largest funded actions

  1. Fostering Positive Behavior and School Climate for Student Success$1.2 millionaction 7.3 · p. 166 ↗ · marked as contributing to high-need services
  2. Family Engagement Initiative to Combat Chronic Absenteeism: Dashboard Red: Reducing Chronic Absenteeism through Family Engagement and Support (all/​SPED/​White students at New Republic Elementary, White students at La Joya Elementary, and Asian/​White students district-wide)$0.6 millionaction 7.1 · p. 166 ↗ · marked as contributing to high-need services
  3. Enhancing Communication and Engagement with Diverse Families$0.1 millionaction 7.2 · p. 166 ↗ · marked as contributing to high-need services

Changes from last year’s plan, same title

  1. Family Engagement Initiative to Combat Chronic Absenteeism: Dashboard Red: Reducing Chronic Absenteeism through Family Engagement and Support (all/​SPED/​White students at New Republic Elementary, White students at La Joya Elementary, and Asian/​White students district-wide)−⁠$128,008$751,739 → $623,731 · p. 166 ↗
  2. Fostering Positive Behavior and School Climate for Student Success+⁠$0.1 million$1.1 million → $1.2 million · p. 166 ↗
  3. Enhancing Communication and Engagement with Diverse Families+⁠$48,669$90,620 → $139,289 · p. 166 ↗

How the plan measures it · 4 measures · 1 quoted

  • Pupil Engagement- Attendance Rates p. 95 ↗
    Baseline
    All students=86% …
    Target for year 3
    All students=92% …

3 more measures in the plan’s table.

Goal 8Foster a nurturing, inclusive, and healing school environment by prioritizing student well-being, maintaining…$2.8 million22% of action budgets

“Foster a nurturing, inclusive, and healing school environment by prioritizing student well-being, maintaining safe and welcoming facilities, and supporting mental health, equity, and inclusion. Promote extracurricular activities and monitor campus safety, ensuring a holistic approach to student care. Assess the effectiveness of these initiatives through regular surveys and data analysis throughout the academic year to continuously improve and adapt strategies for optimal student support and engagement” p. 101 ↗

3 funded actions · 2025–26 plan: $2.9 million (−⁠$102,444)

Largest funded actions

  1. Enhancing Student Well-being and Safety through Comprehensive Mental Health, Bullying Prevention, and Crisis Intervention Measures$1.6 millionaction 8.1 · p. 166 ↗ · marked as contributing to high-need services
  2. Cultivate a Safe and Secure Learning Environment$0.9 millionaction 8.3 · p. 167 ↗ · marked as contributing to high-need services
  3. Reducing Suspension Disproportionality and Enhancing Restorative Practices districtwide with a focus on special education students at Gavilan View Middle School (GVMS) and White students at New Republic Elementary)$0.3 millionaction 8.2 · p. 166 ↗ · marked as contributing to high-need services

Changes from last year’s plan, same title

  1. Reducing Suspension Disproportionality and Enhancing Restorative Practices districtwide with a focus on special education students at Gavilan View Middle School (GVMS) and White students at New Republic Elementary)−⁠$201,728$471,738 → $270,010 · p. 166 ↗
  2. Enhancing Student Well-being and Safety through Comprehensive Mental Health, Bullying Prevention, and Crisis Intervention Measures+⁠$0.2 million$1.4 million → $1.6 million · p. 166 ↗
  3. Cultivate a Safe and Secure Learning Environment−⁠$0.1 million$1.0 million → $0.9 million · p. 167 ↗

How the plan measures it · 6 measures · 1 quoted

  • Basic-School Facilities Maintained in Good Repair (Williams Act) p. 106 ↗
    Baseline
    100% compliance with all areas of 2023-24 Williams' review
    Target for year 3
    100% compliance with all areas of Williams' review

5 more measures in the plan’s table.

Goal 9 · Focus GoalSRUSD will improve staff recruitment and retention within the district to ensure continuity in staffing and…$214,0162% of action budgets

“SRUSD will improve staff recruitment and retention within the district to ensure continuity in staffing and enhance student achievement. Key actions will include offering competitive salaries and benefits, implementing wellness programs, and providing professional development opportunities through memberships in relevant professional organizations. By prioritizing staff well-being and growth, the district aims to create a stable and supportive environment that benefits both educators and students. This approach provides increased and improved services for unduplicated student groups by ensuring they have access to experienced and committed educators who can offer consistent and high-quality support, ultimately leading to better educational outcomes for this student population” p. 112 ↗

1 funded action · 2025–26 plan: $239,774 (−⁠$25,758)

Largest funded actions

  1. Comprehensive Onboarding and Staff Retention Program$214,016action 9.1 · p. 167 ↗ · marked as contributing to high-need services

Changes from last year’s plan, same title

  1. Comprehensive Onboarding and Staff Retention Program−⁠$25,758$239,774 → $214,016 · p. 167 ↗

How the plan measures it · 4 measures · 1 quoted

  • Basic Conditions for Learning-Staff retention rates p. 113 ↗
    Baseline
    90% Certificated staff retention (2023-24)
    Target for year 3
    95% Certificated staff retention

3 more measures in the plan’s table.

Goal 10 · Focus GoalEnhancing School Community Capacity to Address Racism, Discrimination and Bias: Focus on the impact of racism…$460,1434% of action budgets

“Enhancing School Community Capacity to Address Racism, Discrimination and Bias: Focus on the impact of racism on student wellbeing and success. Build the capacity of school leaders, staff, students, and parents through comprehensive and mandatory training programs focused on recognizing and addressing discrimination, anti-blackness, and bullying. This action aims to foster a consistent and informed approach across the district, ensuring transparency in communication and response to racism, bias and hate speech. By offering dedicated support services for affected students, including counseling and academic assistance, we strive to promote students academic and personal development. Additionally, we will conduct regular reviews and revisions of existing policies to address any gaps or weaknesses, related to discrimination and hate speech, ensuring a safe and inclusive educational environment for all” p. 117 ↗

2 funded actions · 2025–26 plan: $283,796 (+⁠$176,347)

Largest funded actions

  1. Empowering Student Voices and Expanding Opportunities for Equity and Inclusion$398,643action 10.2 · p. 167 ↗ · marked as contributing to high-need services
  2. Comprehensive Anti-Bias, Equity, and Anti-Racism Training and Support$61,500action 10.1 · p. 167 ↗ · marked as contributing to high-need services

Changes from last year’s plan, same title

  1. Empowering Student Voices and Expanding Opportunities for Equity and Inclusion+⁠$130,847$267,796 → $398,643 · p. 167 ↗
  2. Comprehensive Anti-Bias, Equity, and Anti-Racism Training and Support+⁠$45,500$16,000 → $61,500 · p. 167 ↗

How the plan measures it · 7 measures

None of these has an all-students line we can quote; the plan’s table lists them from p. 117 ↗.

All amounts are planned. We read them from the PDF and added up each goal’s actions ourselves. Page links open the plan at that page.

Who goes to the district’s schools
Who attends

Student mix

2024–25 · October enrollment count, 3,088 students
1. Hispanic or Latino: 92%2. White: 4%3. Filipino: 2%4. Not reported: <1%5. Asian: <1%6. Black or African American: <1%7. Two or more races: <1%8. Pacific Islander: <1%9. American Indian or Alaska Native: <1%Student mix2024–25
  1. Hispanic or Latino92%
  2. White4%
  3. Filipino2%
  4. Not reported<1%
  5. Asian<1%
  6. Black or African American<1%
  7. Two or more races<1%
  8. Pacific Islander<1%
  9. American Indian or Alaska Native<1%
Shares use the district's own October enrollment counts from the CDE, including its charter schools.

Free or reduced-price meals

86%

Across California, 63% of students qualify.

2024–25 · 2,670 of 3,088 students qualify, summed from the CDE’s meal counts for every school it lists under the district, charters included. It comes from a different CDE file than the student mix, so the two totals differ.

The district’s state records

Is the state giving the district extra help?

Santa Rita Union Elementary isn’t getting extra state help in 2026, only the standard support every district gets.

How English learners moved up on the state’s English test

From spring 2025 to spring 2026, 47% of the district’s English learners moved up at least one level on the state’s English test (ELPAC), or stayed at the top (517 of 1,103 students). California: 47%. It counts students moving up the test’s levels, so a student can count here before becoming fluent.

Sources: District help (CDE) ↗ · English learner progress (CDE) ↗. State results from the 2026 California School Dashboard.

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Cities in the district

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Districts nearby

Common questions

Which public schools in the Santa Rita Union Elementary district rank highest?

Elementary: New Republic Elementary, 18th percentile (Needs Support). Middle: Gavilan View Middle, 41st percentile (Developing). Each percentile is among the California schools at the same level we score. A rank doesn’t decide fit or whether a child can enroll.

Does living in the Santa Rita Union Elementary district decide which school my child attends?

Not by itself. Attendance boundaries, programs, transfers and space all matter. Confirm the school for your address, grade and program with the district.
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Are the public schools in the Santa Rita Union Elementary district good?

Santa Rita Union Elementary’s 4 public elementary schools run from the 10th to the 18th percentile among the 5,726 California elementary schools we score (spring 2026 tests). By band: 4 Needs Support. Santa Rita Union Elementary’s 2 public middle schools run from the 29th to the 41st percentile among the 2,529 California middle schools we score (spring 2026 tests). By band: 2 Developing. A percentile compares a school with California public schools at the same level that we score. How we score schools.

How does chronic absence in the Santa Rita Union Elementary district compare with California?

The average elementary school in the Santa Rita Union Elementary district had 13 in 100 students chronically absent (missed 10% or more of school days) in 2025–26; the average California elementary school we score had 17 in 100. Both are averages of school rates, each school counted once. These are averages of school rates: each school counts once, whatever its size.

How much does the Santa Rita Union Elementary district spend per student?

The Santa Rita Union Elementary district spent $21,167 per student in the 2024–25 school year. That’s close to the typical California district, which spent $20,491. About 60 cents of every Santa Rita Union Elementary dollar went to classroom instruction. Day-to-day spending per student in average daily attendance, from its annual financial report to the California Department of Education. The district’s spending, by function.

What is in the Santa Rita Union Elementary district’s 2026–27 spending plan?

The district’s 2026–27 spending plan puts $12.8 million into 36 funded actions in 10 goals, 21% of its $62.0 million general fund budget. Its largest goal holds $3.1 million, 24% of the action budgets. The 2026–27 plan, goal by goal.

Where do these results come from?

California’s state tests (CAASPP) from spring 2026 and chronic-absence rates for 2025–26, published by the California Department of Education. Percentiles, bands and Scope Scores are SchoolScope’s calculations. How we score schools.

Sources and methodology

This page lists the public schools governed and funded by the Santa Rita Union Elementary district, with the district’s spending and state accountability records.

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2025–26

Percentiles, bands and Scope Scores are SchoolScope’s own calculations from these state files.

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